Executive Assistant - Brighton, United Kingdom - MPB

MPB
MPB
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Brighton, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit.

MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you've just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you're already a pro.


MPB has always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future.

We recirculate more than 485,000 items of used kit every year.


Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service.

Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn't mean sacrificing reliability.

MPB is one of Europe's Fastest Growing Companies in 2024. For the fourth consecutive year, we're incredibly proud of our inclusion in the #FT1000 list.

We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB.

Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.

MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age.

At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.


The Opportunity


MPB is seeking a dynamic, technical and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our CEO and, to a lesser extent, the wider executive team.

This role is critical in ensuring the CEO's effectiveness and the smooth operation of executive-level functions.

3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.


Key Responsibilities

CEO Support:


  • Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Prepare and edit correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
  • Read, download and distill essential business information, passing on key takeaways and recommendations to the CEO
  • Attend meetings with the CEO as needed, taking notes, and ensuring followup on action items.

Executive Team Support:


  • Provide administrative support to other members of the executive team as needed.
  • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and assist with meeting followups.

Travel and Event Coordination:


  • Arrange domestic and international travel for the Exec team, including flights, accommodation, and transportation.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating corporate events, meetings, and offsites.

Reception:


  • Greet external visitors for the CEO & Exec
  • Work with the office manager to help maintain a professional and welcoming office environment for all team members

Confidentiality:


  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role
  • Proficiency in Apple Mac, Slack and Google mail and documents
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Detailoriented with a proactive and problemsolving mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced and dynamic environment

Benefits
For our full list of benefits, please check out our 'UK Benefits' section of the career page.

Here are a few of the perks on offer here:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • 4% employer contributory pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Flexible hybrid working options (minimum 2 days in the office)
  • Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts
  • Buzzing social calendar
  • Dog friendly workplace.
  • Bespoke Learning Management System the MPB 'Learning Lab' with access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally.
  • 2 volunteer days for charity which aligns with MPB values
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